Determinants of under-nutrition among women of reproductive age in Sindh, Pakistan: Findings from Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey, 2012-2013

Introduction Undernutrition is a significant public health concern in the developing world and factors such as high parity and short birth intervals are significant contributors to maternal undernutrition. This study aimed to assess determinants of undernutrition among women of reproductive age in Sindh, Pakistan, using the national demographic health survey. Methods Data of 4050 ever married women of reproductive age from the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (PDHS) 2012-2013 were analyzed. These included sociodemographic and fertility-related variables. Logistic regression was applied to assess the determinants of undernutrition. Results Women having ≥5 children were 47% less likely to be undernourished compared to women having